The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1198:

Laney’s lips trembled, instinct warning her of dangerous territory. “Cliff, I…” she called out softly.

He cut her off with a hoarse command, knowing her next words, “Don’t speak. Let me regain control.”

“Why hold yourself back?” Laney asked, feeling the sting of rejection.

Cliff offered no answer, burying his face in the curve of her neck.

“Were all those intimate moments between us just you humoring me?” Laney’s voice quivered with each word. Did he not have any romantic feelings toward her?

Cliff raised his eyes to meet hers.

to ignite the air between them. He tugged at his lower lip thoughtfully. “I

her bitter emotions. “Not everything needs to lead somewhere.” Her gaze held steady, resolution clear in her eyes. Electricity surged through Cliff’s veins. The more he tried to maintain control, the more

desire threatened to overwhelm him, he abandoned his resistance. “Are you

at his question, but

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unfastened his belt—the one Laney had gifted him. She’d chosen well.

breath caught.

reaction,

now?

Laney stood

expecting her to retreat. However, her unwavering determination caught him off

who lost control, her trembling form drawing him past the point of reason. By the time he came to

he had merely brushed against